🧪 Patch 1.3.7 – "Broken Shells, Broken Systems"

📦 NEW CLASS FEATURE: Joey-Only Storage Zone

Players of the Joey class now have a dedicated shelf for all consumables, separate from communal food areas. This zone is designed to enhance clarity of ownership and reduce cross-contamination events.

🛠️ Developer Note: The most popular meta-build for Joey exploited bugs in the Sanitary Food Storage subsystem. This new instancing system should minimize shared asset corruption.

🥚 NEW CLASS FEATURE: Egg Display Case

🍳 Players may now display their epic egg-loot in a dedicated Egg Display Case. Yes, really.

🔐 LOCKED PANTRY SYSTEM (NEW GAME MECHANIC)

All communal dishware has been relocated to a secure new zone called the Pantry Vault. The Vault is locked and can only be accessed with the Frozen Key (found inside fridge > tupperware > tin foil).

🛠️ Developer Note: Implemented after Joey's Dish Load/Unload Rate fell to 0.23 tasks/week with only 40% integrity. Pantry Lockout should prevent ghost debris stacking.

🍽️ Joey Starter Kit Loadout (Balance Pass)

• 2 Plates
• 2 Bowls
• 2 Forks
• 2 Spoons
• 2 Knives

🛠️ Developer Note: Limited inventory forces Joey to engage in daily cleaning loops. This promotes active resource management and prevents hoarding.

⚠️ Known Exploits & Abilities Rebalanced

• 🗑️ Trash Overflow Delay: Now generates stacking debuffs if left untouched for over 48h.
• 📊 Chore Tracking Deflection: Cannot be cast unless design contribution is provided first.
• 💬 Verbal Dodge Roll (Passive): Cooldown reduced from 3 days to 24h. Experimental.
• 😇 "I Didn't Know" Stealth Aura: Removed. Level 23+ players are now expected to understand basic hygiene logic.

🎤 Developer Commentary

This patch is not punitive—it's educational. Think of it as a Behavioural Re-Spec Token. We’ll be monitoring Joey's playstyle for signs of improvement. If engagement increases, future content may include Dishwasher Auto-Lock, Trash Respawn Timers, and Companion Buffs.

Stay tuned.